HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1992-02-19, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19,1992.
Dressed for dinner
Chris Saur left and Aaron Sauve of the First Blyth-
Londesboro Venturers were busy in the kitchen at
Londesboro United Church last Friday night preparing the
food for the Duck Dinner, hosted by the Venturers.
WI donates to Aux.
The February meeting of Londes
boro W.I. was held on Wednesday,
Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. It took the form a
Card Cavalcade. June Fothergill
was in charge.
There were 11 tables of euchre.
Winners were: ladies' high, Kelly
Rutledge; ladies' lone hands, Ida
Godkin; ladies' low, Mary McCall;
men's high, Rita Flynn (playing as
a man); men's lone hands, Helen
Lawson (playing as a man); and
men's low, Beth Knox (playing as a
man).
Draw winners were Florence
Nesbit, Grace Cartwright, Mary
McCall, Vi Hoggart, Addie Hunk-
ing and Letia Wiley.
Proceeds of $101.50 will be
given to Clinton Hospital Auxil
iary.
W. Wawnosh may close ESO
West Wawanosh Township coun
cillors agreed at their Feb. 4 meet
ing that there is no benefit to the
Extended Service Office (ESO) of
the Ontario Provincial Police.
Councillors voted unanimously
to inform Ashfield Township,
which shares the cost of the office,
that they feel there is "no tangible
evidence that any benefit to the
community is derived" by having
the office in the village. In an ESO,
the municipality provides an office
and a telephone and the OPP pro
vide personnel to man the office on
an occasional basis.
In other business, councillors
made plans for the 125th anniver
sary celebrations for the township
to be held in July. Councillors
agreed to invite native son Murray
Gaunt to be master of ceremonies
for the event, and invite Murray
Cardiff, M.P. for Huron-Bruce and
Paul Klopp, M.P.P. for Huron, to
lake part.
Reeve Bob Hallam declared con
flict of interest on a motion to pass
a by-law to amend the estimated
On Thursday, Feb. 13 at 1:30
p.m., Reta Kelland had a Card Cav
alcade at the hall. There were 10
tables of euchre with the winners
being: ladies' high, Grace Whyte;
ladies' lone hands, Helen Lawson;
ladies' low, Kay Konarski; men's
high, Hazel Reid (playing as a
man); men's lone hands, Mary Dale
(playing as a man); and men's low,
George Hoggart.
Draw prize winners were: Beth
Knox, Allan Shaddick, Helen Lee,
Geraldine Dale, Lois Elliott, Ruth
Schiell, George Hoggart, Allan
Shaddick, Mrs. Warren Gibbings
and Ted Fothergill.
Proceeds of $236 was taken in,
$75 of which was donated . All
proceeds go to Clinton Hospital
Auxiliary.
costs of the Andrews-Finnigan
Drain Extension and Improvement
to the actual costs. A recorded vote
resulted in a tie which means the
motion to adopt the bylaw was lost.
However, Clerk-treasurer Joan
Armstrong said later, the By-law
Amendment must eventually be
passed because of the drainage leg
islation which says the costs must
be paid.
Council approved the purchase of
a used desk and steno chair from
West Wawanosh Mutual Insurance
Company.
The quotation of McGavin Farm
Equipment, Walton to supply a
Bush-Hog disc mower at a cost of
$3,785.64 and trade-in was accept
ed.
The clerk was directed to write
Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority requesting a directive
from them outlining their regula
tions for building construction in
natural environment areas.
Road accounts of $16,825.91 and
general accounts of $21,222.23
were approved for payment.
LondesboroThe news from
Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360
388 on United Church roll
The annual meeting of Londes
boro United Church was held on
Monday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.
Rev. Paul Ross opened with
prayer. The chairman was Nick
Whyte and the secretary was
Brenda Radford. The minutes of
the 1991 meetings were read. The
committee and treasurer's report
were given.
The budget and Mission Service
Fund for 1992 were discussed.
Rev. Ross had the closing prayer
as well as seven people joined the
church. There were four weddings
and six funerals.
Total membership is 388 with
174 households under pastoral care.
People
The regular W.I. euchre was held
at the hall at 8 p.m. on Friday,
February 14. There were nine
tables of euchre. Winners were:
ladies' high, Ruth Jenkins; ladies'
lone hands, Dorothy Daer; ladies'
low, Geraldine Dale; men's high,
Clayton Ellis; men's lone hands,
Gordon MacGregor; men's low,
Josephine MacGregor (playing as a
man). The nearest birthday prize
was won by Mrs. Isaacs.
The sympathy of the community
is extended to Rena and Bill Kolk-
man and boys on the passing of
Rena's father Mr. Dragstra of
Goderich.
Word was received of the passing
of Marjorie (Lyon) Morosso of
Hamilton, a former Londesboro
resident.
The best wishes of the communi
ty are extended to Mrs. Elsie
Youngblut of Clinton who cele
brated her 100th birthday on Sun
day, February 16.
She was a former Londesboro
resident for many years.
Church news
Greeters at Londesboro United
Church on Sunday, Feb. 16 were
Glen and Doreen Carter. Ushers
were Billy Jim Scott, Kevin
Wright, Kent
Shillinglaw. The choir sang an
anthem. Rev. Ross's sermon topic
was “Trusting in God”.
The installation of the new elders
and stewards was held. The new
elders are Josephine MacGregor,
Reta Kelland, Katharine Allen and
Ruth Vincent. Youth elders and
Greg McClinchey and Angela Hor-
banuik. Stewards are Don MacGre
gor, Doug Dolmage, Donald Allen
and Laurel and Mark Mitchell. The
scripture taken from Luke 6: 17-26,
was read by Kerrie Szusz.
Shuffleboard
Shuffleboard was held at Hullett
Central School on Wednesday, Feb.
12 at 8 p.m. High man was Lloyd
Dale and high lady, Helen Dale.
Ten people were present.
Happy Gang
The February meeting of the
Happy Gang Seniors will be held at
the hall on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at
12:30 p.m.
This is to be a pot luck dinner
meeting.
Talent Night
The Life and Work Committee of
the church wish to thank all who
took part in the Talent Night, the
people who came to see it and a
special thanks to M.C. Allan
Bosman.
and Kevin
News
Bible Study will be held at Knox
United Church in Aubum on Tues
day, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Junior
Youth Group will meet at Paul's on
Thursday, Feb. 20 from 7 - 9 p.m.
for board games and a wiener roast.
Bring games and hot dogs.
Next Sunday a representative
from the Canadian Bible Society
will speak. February is U.C.W.
meeting is on Monday, Feb. 17 at 8
p.m.
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You're invited: In service presentation on Long Term Care Reform
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deinstitutionalize and manage in the community.
Non Smoking Week Celebrated: Many interested hospital staff
attended an in service, January 21 given by Didi Herman from the
Lung Association. The topic was Smoking and Tips to Stop
Smoking. As well, carbon dioxide breathalizer testing was made
available.
Nursing News: The nursing station is bustling on Thursdays and
Fridays with the presence of seven student nurses from Stratford
Conestoga College. They are here to gain valuable practical
experience from our tolerant patients while giving back lots of warmth
and cheer. The sound of construction continues while a new
whirlpool bath is being installed in larger quarters. This tub is a boom
for the nurses as it raises and lowers and no bending is needed. For
the patient it will provide comfort, improved circulation, wound healing
and help arthritic joints.
Activation News: The Otterbeins and Rev. Art Horst were
entertaining our patients recently. They provide the patients with
musical instruments to accompany the music.
The Public Library continues to provide us with entertaining films
each Friday. This program is sponsored by the Seaforth Hospital
Auxiliary. Our usual volunteers continue to provide excellent
programs on Tuesdays such as Bingo, exercises and crafts. We are
interested in prospective volunteers. Feel free to call Mary Margaret
Nash at 527-1650, ext. 231
Wishing you a speedy recovery Marj - we miss you.
HEALTH ON THE HILL
A review of activities at
SEAFORTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL